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Furthermore, Levi pointed fingers at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, alleging that Johnson’s own ambitions and control over the DC universe played a role in blocking Shazam!'s success. According to Levi, Johnson’s reluctance to associate with Shazam! and his efforts to centralize his Black Adam character in the bigger universe limited cross-promotional opportunities, thereby hampering the film’s reach.
Levi has also touched on toxic fans, notably those who are loyal to Zack Snyder’s vision of the DC universe. Some fans opposed the new direction and may have driven negative sentiment, but critics argue that deflecting blame onto fans only highlights the studio's wider failure to connect with its audience.